The U-280 is a reference Integrated amplifier from Danish manufacturer Aavik with an excellent built-in DAC. The Absolute Sound has called an Aavik U-series amp a “game-changer” in highend audio because it is now possible to think about state-of-the-art performance for all necessary electronics in a single, very stylish box.

300W into 8 ohms, 600W into 4 ohms. Including original box, remote and manual. Newprice: 15.000 euro, now available for 5.500 euro.

Review Enjoy The Music:

“…..Conclusion
All the Aavik Acoustics and Ansuz high-end audio equipment in this review impressed me to the point where I could imagine a well-healed audiophile walking into a dealer, listening to an active display, and purchasing every piece of equipment shown, both the Aavik Acoustics U-280 Unity Amplifier and S-280 Streamer, along with every Ansuz cable and vibration control accessories I was loaned. The sonic character of the Aavik Acoustics components and the Ansuz ancillaries made clear that this high-end audio equipment is made by those who love music. It is obvious that the engineers and designers at Denmark Audio Group, as this equipment looks as good as it sounds. Everything I write about in this review is highly recommended, individually or as a very matched set. ”

Specs:

U-280 Unity Integrated Amp With Built-in DAC
Connections
Line in:
Gain Line 1-4: 5-15dB; maximum input 4.5V RMS
Gain Line 5: 1-11dB; max input 6,5V RMS
Input impedance: 10K ohm

Digital in:
S/P-DIF: 2 x BNC
Optical: 2 x TOSLINK
UAC 2: 1 x USB
All inputs support PCM 24-bit 32-192kHz, MQA and DSD64.
The USB input also supports DSD128.

Output:
Line out: 1 x RCA
Max output: 7,5Vrms
Distortion, line stage: <0,005% (THD at 1kHz, 1V input) Output impedance: 50 ohm Amplifier Section Volume control: 76 dB – 1dB steps Output: 2 x 300W 8 ohm Two x 600W 4 Ohm Distortion (THD+N): <0,006% (1-100W, 1kHz, 8 ohm) IMD: <0,002% (1-100W, 4 ohm) TIM: <0,008% (1-100W, 4 ohm)